TWI630944B - Treadmill - Google Patents

Abstract

A treadmill is used to solve the problem that the conventional treadmill is tedious and uninteresting to use. The treadmill of the present invention includes: a base, a processing unit and a running module mounted on the base, a detection module coupled to the processing unit, and a vision control wearer; the running module has a A running platform and a running belt. The running belt is looped around the running platform and is driven by a motor to rotate relative to the running platform. The motor is coupled to the processing unit.

Description

Treadmill

The invention relates to a sports equipment, in particular to a treadmill.

In recent years, the concepts of healthy living and body sculpture have become more and more important to the public, and the simplest and most effective way to take a step towards sports is running or brisk walking, but outdoor sports are often limited by rain, sun, and air pollution. Inconveniences or dangers caused by factors such as traffic accidents, etc., affect the public's willingness to go out and cause the idea of laziness and abandonment. For this reason, there are already treadmills that can be installed indoors for users at any time. Weather and other factors to enjoy sports.

Among them, the conventional treadmill can be roughly divided into two types: simple type and high-end type. The simple type of treadmill has only the running function, while the high-end type of treadmill will set up a screen and sound in the front for users to run while Watching videos or listening to music makes it less boring and less fun for users to run. However, because the size of the screen installed in front of the treadmill is usually not large, and the distance from the user is not too long, and the height of the line of sight when the user is running will continue to change, the user stares at the screen for a long time, Can cause discomfort such as fatigue or dizziness.

On the other hand, it is known that the running belt speed of the treadmill is maintained at a constant speed according to the settings on the control panel. Therefore, if the user wants to increase or decrease the running belt speed during the running on the running belt, Touch the control panel to change the speed setting; therefore, if the user cannot keep up with the speed of the walking belt due to fatigue or any other unexpected factors, if the user cannot touch the control panel in time and reduce the speed of the walking belt, Accidents such as falls and injuries are prone to occur.

In view of this, the conventional treadmill does still need to be improved.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a treadmill, which allows users to control the wearer by wearing a visual control capable of seeing special visual effects, so as to synchronize the seen image with the body to reduce discomfort during use. The running situation can be selected by the user, thereby increasing the user's willingness to continue to use the treadmill on a regular basis.

In addition, the present invention provides a treadmill, which can automatically adjust the running speed of the running belt according to the running speed of the user.

Directionality of the present invention as described below or similar terms, such as "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up (top)", "down (bottom)", "inside", "outside" , "Side", etc., are mainly referred to the directions of the attached drawings, and the directivity or its approximate terms are only used to help explain and understand the embodiments of the present invention, not to limit the present invention.

The “coupling” described in the full text of the present invention means that the two devices can transmit data to each other through a wired entity, a wireless medium, or a combination thereof (for example, a heterogeneous network). It can be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

The treadmill of the present invention comprises: a base; a processing unit mounted on the base; a running module mounted on the base; the running module has a running platform and a A running belt, the running belt being partially circled around the running platform and driven by a motor to rotate relative to the running platform, the motor is coupled to the processing unit, the running module is provided with a turning adjustment component, and the turning adjustment component includes a rotation An actuator and a turntable, the rotary actuator is assembled on the base and coupled with the processing unit, the turntable is connected to the output end of the rotary actuator to be rotated by the rotary actuator, and the running The platform is mounted on the turntable, and the turn adjustment assembly further includes a plurality of rotation support members, which are distributed on the outer periphery of the rotation actuator. Each rotation support member is assembled on the base and can rotate freely. Ground contacts the bottom surface of the turntable; a detection module, the detection module is coupled to the processing unit to control the speed of the motor by the processing unit; and A vision control wearer is coupled to the processing unit.

According to this, the treadmill of the present invention allows users to wear a visually controlled wearer that can see special visual effects, so that the images seen can be synchronized with the body to reduce discomfort during use. The situation can be selected by the user, which can increase the interest and variability of use to arouse the user's interest, thereby increasing the user's willingness to continue to use the treadmill on a regular basis. In addition, the treadmill of the present invention can also automatically adjust the running speed of the running belt according to the running speed of the user, so even if the user suddenly reduces the running speed, it can ensure that the user does not fall off the running platform, which has improved use safety, etc. efficacy.

Wherein, the running module has a slope adjusting component, which is connected to the running platform and coupled with the processing unit; in order to adjust by the slope adjusting component according to the image situation seen by the user from the visual control wearer The inclination of the running platform achieves effects such as improving the fun when using a treadmill.

The gradient adjusting assembly includes a slide base, an actuator and a swing arm. The tail end of the running platform is pivotally connected to the slide base. The actuator is provided at the head end of the running platform and is connected to the head end of the running platform. The processing unit is coupled, one end of the swing arm is combined with the bottom surface of the running platform and engages the output end of the actuator, and the other end of the swing arm is slidably connected to the slide base; the structure is simple and convenient for manufacturing and assembly , Has the effect of reducing manufacturing costs and improving assembly convenience.

The detection module includes two elastic fasteners. Each of the elastic fasteners is provided with a sensor, and each of the sensors is coupled to the processing unit. The sensor may have motion detection and data. Communication function device, the sensor may include a Bluetooth communication module, and the sensor may also include an acceleration sensor or a three-dimensional structured light depth sensor; the structure enables the detection module to be fastened to use The user's legs can accurately detect the user's running speed and other signals, which helps improve the accuracy and real-time of the processing unit controlling the operation of the running module.

The visual control wearer is a virtual reality display, an augmented reality display, or a mixed reality display.

1‧‧‧ base

2‧‧‧ processing unit

3‧‧‧ Running Module

31‧‧‧running platform

32‧‧‧ running belt

33‧‧‧Motor

34‧‧‧Slope adjustment kit

341‧‧‧Slide rail seat

342‧‧‧Actuator

343‧‧‧arm swing

35‧‧‧Turn adjustment kit

351‧‧‧Rotary actuator

352‧‧‧Turntable

353‧‧‧Rotating support

4‧‧‧ Detection Module

41‧‧‧Elastic Fastener

411‧‧‧Sensor

5‧‧‧Visual Control Wearer

Fig. 1: Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the running platform of the first embodiment of the present invention when the slope adjustment component is lifted.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic side sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

In order to make the above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings in detail, as follows: Please refer to FIG. The first embodiment of the treadmill of the present invention. The treadmill generally includes a base 1, a processing unit 2, a running module 3, a detection module 4, and a vision control wearer 5. The processing unit 2 And the running module 3 is mounted on the base 1, the detection module 4 and the vision control wearer 5 are respectively coupled with the processing unit 2.

The type of the base 1 is not limited, and it is set as a principle that the processing unit 2 and the running module 3 can be stably framed. The processing unit 2 can be used to receive the signal of the detection module 4 or the visual control wearer 5 and transmit a control instruction to the running module 3 after the calculation to control the operation of the running module 3 .

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. The running module 3 includes a running platform 31 and a running belt 32. The running belt 32 is wound around a part of the running platform 31. The running module 3 is provided with a motor 33 to drive the running module 3. The running belt 32 is continuously rotated with respect to the running platform 31, so that a user stepping on the running belt 32 can perform sports such as running or brisk walking. The motor 33 is coupled to the processing unit 2 to adjust the rotation speed of the motor 33 according to a control instruction issued by the processing unit 2 to the motor 33. Thereby, the effect of adjusting the rotation speed of the running belt 32 is achieved.

The detection module 4 can be used to detect the user's running speed and other signals, and send the signal back to the processing unit 2 in real time, so that the processing unit 2 issues a corresponding speed command to the motor 33 of the running module 3 Therefore, the running speed of the running belt 32 is automatically adjusted according to the running speed of the user; in other words, if the user reduces the running speed due to tiredness or any other unexpected factors, the processing unit 2 can immediately control the relative reduction of the motor 33 The rotation speed ensures that the user will not be carried out of the running platform 31 by the running belt 32 running at high speed, so as to improve the use safety and the like. In this embodiment, the detection module 4 includes two elastic fasteners 41. Each of the elastic fasteners 41 is provided with a sensor 411, and the sensor 411 may be a sensor with a function of motion detection and data communication. Devices, such as blue-tooth modules and motion sensors, such as acceleration sensors (such as G-sensors) or three-dimensional (3D) structured light depth sensors (such as Kinect), So that the two elastic fasteners 41 are fastened to the legs of the user, and the sensors 411 in each of the fasteners 41 are coupled to the processing unit 2; accordingly, the two sensors 411 are Signals such as the user's running speed can be accurately detected, which helps improve the accuracy and immediacy of the processing unit 2 controlling the operation of the running module 3.

The visual control wearer 5 is an object (for example, glasses or helmet) for a user to see a special visual effect in the treadmill of the present invention. The special visual effect includes a virtual reality and an augmented reality ( Augmented Reality or Mixed Reality systems are not limited by the present invention; therefore, the visual control wearer 5 may be a virtual reality display, an augmented reality display, or a mixed reality display, and The internal electronic parts and configurations are also understood and implemented by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field, and will not be described in detail here. The visual control wearer 5 is coupled to the processing unit 2 so that the running unit 3 can be controlled by the processing unit 2 according to the image situation.

According to the aforementioned structure, when using the treadmill of the present invention, the user can stand on the running belt 32 of the running module 3 and wear the detection module 4 and the visual control wearer 5 to transparently Special visual effects are seen through the visual control wearer 5. When the user starts walking or running, The detection module 4 will send a signal back to the processing unit 2 in real time, and the processing unit 2 issues a corresponding speed instruction to the motor 33 of the running module 3, so that the running belt 32 can cooperate with the user's The running speed starts to run; in this way, the present invention can start the running of the running belt 32 by the user, so there will be no accident that the user will fall after failing to keep up with the running belt 32 speed. In addition, during the exercise, the detection module 4 can also detect the user's walking or running speed at any time, and the processing unit 2 cooperates to adjust the running speed of the running belt 32, so the user is tired or otherwise When any sudden factor reduces the walking or running speed, the running speed of the running belt 32 can also be reduced synchronously to ensure that the user will not fall out of the running platform 31 by the running belt 32 running at high speed. Therefore, the treadmill of the present invention has excellent use safety.

On the other hand, during the movement, since the visual control wearer 5 is worn on the user's head, the image seen by the user through the visual control wearer 5 will be synchronized with the body, and there will be no video. Relative to the situation where the user's line of sight continues to shake, the user can see the real visual experience of outdoor sports during exercise, even richer and more interesting images. Not only can it avoid the discomfort caused by the shaking image, but also A variety of running situations can be selected by users, which can increase the fun of use and increase the willingness of users to continue to use the treadmill on a regular basis.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 and 3. In addition to the basic functions described above, the treadmill of the present invention may further include a slope adjusting component 34 in the running module 3 thereof. The slope adjusting component 34 is connected to the running platform 31 and is connected to the running platform 31. The processing unit 2 is coupled to control the slope adjusting component 34 to adjust the slope according to the image situation seen by the user from the visual control wearer 5 (for example, walking on a flat runway or a runway with a slope). The inclination of the running platform 31 allows the user to have an immersive experience and enhances the fun when using the treadmill.

For example, without limitation, the gradient adjusting assembly 34 of this embodiment includes a slide rail base 341, an actuator 342, and a swing arm 345. The slide rail base 341 can be assembled on the base 1. The tail end of the running platform 31 is pivotally connected to the slide base 341. The actuator 342 is provided at the head end of the running platform 31. One end of the swing arm 345 is combined with the bottom surface of the running platform 31 and engages the actuation. The other end of the swing arm 345 is slidably connected to the slide rail base 341 at the output end of the device 342. According to this, when the image context displayed by the visual control wearer 5 is a runway with a gradient, the processing unit 2 can also control the operation of the actuator 342 according to the image context, so that the swing arm 345 is relative to the slide rail. The seat 341 slides to support the head end of the running platform 31 to achieve the effect of steepening the slope of the running platform 31. In contrast, when the output end of the actuator 342 operates in the reverse direction, the The effect that the slope of the running platform 31 becomes gentle. Therefore, the treadmill of the present invention can also automatically adjust the slope of the running platform 31 according to the image situation, which enhances the authenticity of the user's experience of the image, allows the user to have a immersive experience of the image he sees, and thus enjoys using the running Machine fun.

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is the second embodiment of the treadmill of the present invention. The second embodiment of the present invention is substantially the same as the first embodiment described above. The main difference is that the running mode of the second embodiment of the present invention is: The group 3 is further provided with a turn adjustment assembly 35 coupled to the processing unit 2 to cause the running platform 31 to rotate relative to the base 1 according to the user's movement direction (for example, when turning left or right), The running platform 31 is maintained in accordance with the direction of movement of the user.

In detail, please refer to FIGS. 4 and 5. The turning adjustment assembly 35 of this embodiment includes a rotary actuator 351 and a turntable 352. The rotary actuator 351 is assembled on the base 1, and the turntable 352 is connected to The output end of the rotary actuator 351 is rotated by the rotary actuator 351; the running platform 31 is mounted on the turntable 352. Wherein, in the embodiment without the slope adjustment component 34, the running platform 31 can be directly assembled and fixed on the turntable 352; in the embodiment with the slope adjustment component 34, the slope adjustment component 34 can be assembled and fixed on the turntable 352. The turntable 352.

In addition, in order to improve the stability of supporting the running platform 31, the turn adjustment assembly 35 preferably further includes a plurality of rotation support members 353, and the plurality of rotation support members 353 are distributed on the rotation On the outer periphery of the rotary actuator 351, each of the rotation supporting members 353 is assembled to the base 1 and can rotatably abut against the bottom surface of the rotary disc 352. It is also worth mentioning that in the embodiment provided with the turn adjustment component 35, the detection module 4 can detect the user's left and right deviations in addition to the user's running speed signal. Shift amount.

Please refer to Figures 5 and 6. According to the foregoing structure, when the user performs running or fast walking on the running belt 32, if the user's movement direction is deviated, the detection module 4 will instantly The user's offset signal is transmitted back to the processing unit 2, and the processing unit 2 issues a corresponding rotation instruction to the rotation actuator 351 of the turn adjustment component 35, causing the turntable 352 to drive the running platform 31 to rotate, The offset amount of the user with respect to the running platform 31 is corrected to prevent the user from falling out of the running platform 31, which has the effects of improving the use safety and the like.

In addition, according to the present invention, the above-mentioned function of correcting the offset enables the visual control wearer 5 to add a turning image to guide the user to change the motion direction, instead of just running straight forward. That is, the visual control wearer 5 can provide a turning image to guide the user to turn, and once the user's movement direction starts to shift, the detection module 4 can immediately return the shift signal to the processing unit. 2, and the processing unit 2 issues an instruction to the turn adjustment component 35 to drive the running platform 31 to rotate. Therefore, users can experience a variety of different running situations throughout the run under safe conditions of use, just like the real road running experience, and even more brilliant and interesting than the real road running, thereby improving the user's continuous and regular use of the treadmill. Will.

In summary, the treadmill of the present invention allows the user to control the wearer by wearing a visual control that can see special visual effects, so that the seen image is synchronized with the body to reduce the discomfort in use, and there is also diversity The running situation can be selected by the user, which can increase the interest and variability of use to arouse the user's interest, thereby increasing the user's willingness to continue to use the treadmill on a regular basis.

In addition, the treadmill of the present invention can also automatically adjust the running speed of the running belt according to the running speed of the user, so even if the user suddenly reduces the running speed, it can ensure that the user will not Falling off the running platform has the effect of improving the safety of use.

Although the present invention has been disclosed using the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The technical scope protected by the invention, so the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended patent application.

Claims (8)

A treadmill includes: a base; a processing unit mounted on the base; a running module mounted on the base; the running module has a running platform and a running belt The running belt is partially looped around the running platform and is driven by a motor to rotate relative to the running platform. The motor is coupled to the processing unit. The running module is provided with a turning adjustment component. The turning adjustment component includes a rotation actuation. And a turntable, the rotary actuator is assembled on the base and coupled with the processing unit, the turntable is connected to the output end of the rotary actuator to be rotated by the rotary actuator, and the running platform is installed On the turntable, the turn adjustment assembly further includes a plurality of rotation support members, which are distributed on the outer periphery of the rotary actuator. Each of the rotation support members is assembled on the base and can rotate freely against the rotation support member. Connected to the bottom surface of the turntable; a detection module, the detection module is coupled to the processing unit to control the rotation speed of the motor by the processing unit; and a visual control wearer, the visual control wearer is coupled there Unit. The treadmill according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the running module has a slope adjusting component, and the slope adjusting component is connected to the running platform and is coupled to the processing unit. The treadmill according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the slope adjusting component includes a slide base, an actuator and a swing arm, and the tail end of the running platform is pivotally connected to the slide base. An actuator is disposed at the head end of the running platform and is coupled to the processing unit. One end of the swing arm is combined with the bottom surface of the running platform and engages the output end of the actuator. The other end of the swing arm is slidably connected. The slide rail seat. The treadmill according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the detection module includes two elastic fasteners, each of which is provided with a sensor, and each of the sensors is coupled to the processing unit . The treadmill according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the sensor is a device with motion detection and data communication functions. The treadmill according to item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the sensor includes a Bluetooth communication module. The treadmill according to item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the sensor comprises an acceleration sensor or a three-dimensional structured light depth sensor. The treadmill according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the visual control wearer is a virtual reality display, an augmented reality display, or a mixed reality display.